Legion Pulse Pre Workout

Pulse Pre Workout is a supplement in powder form, that you mix with water to create a pre workout drink. The aim is that this will boost mood, focus, endurance, and stamina. Pulse Pre Workout looks pretty good at first glance, but does it live up to the claims? We find out.

Legion Athletics is a sports supplements company based in the USA, but also with a distribution centre in the UK and plans to expand further. The company was founded by fitness guru, bodybuilder, and author Mike Matthews.

Legion Pulse Pre Workout Cons

What You Need To Know About Legion Pulse Pre Workout

Legion Pulse Pre Workout is an expensive powered supplement, that you add to water in order to make a pre workout drink. It is available in 5 flavours and contains some great ingredients that on paper may boost energy and performance, but effects will largely depend upon your own physical makeup and in many cases it hasn’t always seemed to work as well as described. The caffeine could be a problem for some users.

How Much Does Legion Pulse Pre Workout Cost?

Pulse Pre Workout is expensive. Each tub (55.2g) contains 21 servings, and if you buy from the official Legion website it costs $40.00. You choose your flavour at the point of sale and you are hassled to buy products or larger quantities, which is annoying. That said, you can save 10% off the total price by buying in bulk or adding more supplements.

Shipping is free to US address. International shipping charges are calculated at the point of sale.

You can also buy Pulse Pre Workout via Amazon USA where it costs $39.37.

Pulse Pre Workout is on sale via Amazon UK, where it is more expensive at £40.00 for the same deal.

Our Verdict On Legion Pulse Pre Workout

It is hard to evaluate Pulse Pre Workout. This looks like a good quality supplement on sale from a reputable company, and we are impressed with Mike Matthews and his obvious passion and knowhow when it comes to bodybuilding, health and supplements. The Legion website is slick and informative, this product has received thousands of reviews, and overall we think this pre work out drink may work for some people.

However, we are not so sure that Pulse Pre Workout really will work as described for many people. The high caffeine count won’t suit everyone, there are side effects and a very high percentage of users have branded the various flavours as disgusting. There is always going to be a range of opinion on flavours of anything, but this has been an issue for many users.

Overall we think this supplement has some great points, but we do not recommend Legion Pulse Pre Work Out to the Watchdog readers.

Legion Pulse Pre Workout Review

Pulse Pre Workout is a powdered supplement that you just add to water and drink before your workout. It comes in a choice of five flavours namely; Fruit Punch, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon, Green Apple, or Grape, and according to the product information, contains only natural flavours and natural sweetener Stevia. Some customers enjoy the flavours; others have described it as sickly sweet, so as with most things this all comes down to a question of taste!

Pulse Pre Workout comes with full ingredients information, and the ingredients profile looks good. It contains is L Citrulline DL Malate, an amino acid (in supplement form) that is made in the body and also available by diet. Citrulline helps produce nitric oxide in the body and this helps arteries relax and improves blood flow, so can help boost exercise and stamina.

It contains Betaine, a natural chemical first identified in beetroot which is popular with bodybuilders because it may help the body produce methionine, important for muscle building. Other ingredients include branded carnitine supplement CarnoSyn, Taurine, and L Ornithine, an amino acid involved with insulin production and the way that the body uses amino acids, the building blocks of protein. It also contains L Theanine, an amino acid present in tea.

Legion Pulse Pre Workout Facts

Pulse Pre Work does contain high levels of caffeine, which at 350mg per serving will not suit everyone. Dietary advice is to restrict caffeine intake to around 400mg a day (roughly the equivalent of 4-5 cups of instant coffee) and although many of us exceed this on a daily basis, 350mg of caffeine in one hit is going to be strong and noticeable for most people.

Check out the ingredients tab and the side effects tab to find out more. If you do have any medical issues you will need to check with your doctor before use.

How to Take Legion Pulse Pre Workout

Take 1 to 2 scoops 30 minutes before exercise

Mix with 160z of water

We advise that you start with 1 scoop to judge the potential side effects

Try adding more water if the flavour is unpleasant

Pulse Pre Workout comes from Legion Athletics, a supplements company based in the USA. The product website is slick and well thought out with plenty of contact details, although it lacks any physical address information. However, you can connect with the company via email, phone, or social media.

According to the “about us” information Legion Athletics was founded by fitness guru, author, and body builder Mike Matthews. He explains how the supplement works in a short video on the product page. Mick Matthews is a successful author who has written several books about fitness, diet, and training. Books include Bigger Leaner Stronger; The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body.

Legion Pulse Pre Workout Concerns:

Is this supplement really necessary? There is no real evidence it will increase muscle building

You should avoid caffeine drinks such as coffee and sodas while using this supplement

May not work as described and some users have described it as undrinkable so it could be a waste of money?

What Does Legion Pulse Pre Workout Claim To Do?

“The real “magic” of PULSE, though, is in its unique combination of natural substances scientifically proven to increase strength, endurance, focus, and mood.”

“These key ingredients include citrulline malate, beta-alanine, ornithine, and betaine, and each is backed up by peer-reviewed research demonstrating clear benefits.”

“Furthermore, we’ve included each ingredient at clinically effective levels, which means we’ve used the same doses found in the supporting scientific research.”

According to the product information, this supplement has been

“carefully formulated so there’s no sickness, stomach pains, or uneasiness.”

In addition, it claims,

“The only stimulant is a moderate dose of caffeine, which is combined with an equal dose of the amino acid L-theanine to smooth out the energy curve and enhance mood and cognition.”

Does Legion Pulse Pre Workout Work?

The product advertising for Pulse Pre Workout sounds very convincing. The ingredients all come with some evidence that they work, and as the advertising states, the contents match the quantities used in clinical testing. We think this supplement will help some people in the way as described, depending on how they use the supplement and their own physical make up.

However, there is this question of the caffeine which at 350mg a serving is extremely high, and practically equal to the recommended daily upper limit of 400mg. This is certainly going to be noticeable for many people, and possibly not in a good way.

Caffeine can raise heart rate and blood pressure, and cause you to feel wired rather than energised. The product advertising claims that this is the same serving as in a Starbucks Grande Coffee, but is that really any reason to take it? Last time we looked Starbucks coffees were not marketed for health reasons, and there are serious concerns about this ubiquitous brand regarding health and caffeine and sugar content.

Otherwise, Pulse Pre Workout may work as claimed. If you use it before a workout you may notice that your endurance is improved, and you can avoid mid workout fatigue. But we think a lot of the noticeable effects will be down to the caffeine.

What Are The Ingredients of Legion Pulse Pre Workout?

Serving size is equal to 2 scoops (26.89g)

Sodium (sodium citrate, sodium chloride) (144mg): Salt is necessary for replenishing electrolytes lost by sweat, so may be useful for this purpose.

L Citrulline DL Malate 2:1 (8g): L Citrulline DL Malate 2:1 means that this compound contains two parts L-citrulline with one part DL-malic acid, and research suggests that this is effective for boosting energy and performance. L Citrulline is an amino acid that is made in the body, where it is changed to arginine and also nitric oxide so improves blood flow. Malic acid is an organic compound in fruit, that is important in the body for converting food to energy. L Citrulline DL Malate 2:1 is an effective supplement for enhancing energy and exercise performance.

CarnoSyn Beta Alanine (4.8g): Beta Alanine is a modified version of the amino acid Alanine, which in turn is an amino acid (protein building block) of carnosine. Carnosine is concentrated in the muscles, although it is also found in other parts of the body including heart and brain. There is strong evidence that improving carnosine levels via supplement use can help improve athletic performance and endurance. CarnoSyn is a leading, some might say THE leading Beta Alanine powder on the market. Source

Betaine Anhydrous (2.5g): Amino acid found in some foods such as beetroot. It may help prevent cells from exercise induced damage so may aid performance and recovery. Scientists have not yet fully worked out just how Betaine functions in the body, but some clinical studies suggest it may boost strength and endurance.

L Ornithine HCL (2.2g): Ornithine is an amino acid present in the body, and also manufactured synthetically. It may help prevent against fatigue, but it requires further evaluation.

Taurine (2g): Amino acid found throughout the body, but with high concentration in the brain, heart, and blood cells. There is no real evidence that it can boost exercise performance as once claimed, but it may have benefits as a treatment for heart failure.

Caffeine Anhydrous (350mg): Same as the caffeine you take in coffee, but here in powdered form which is suitable for capsule use. Caffeine is a stimulant and can increase the speed of the metabolism, so can have a beneficial effect upon weight loss. However, this often wears off once the user becomes accustomed to it.

L Theanine (350mg): Amino acid only present in tea, and what causes the energising yet relaxing properties of tea. L Theanine is well known for reducing stress.

Does Legion Pulse Pre Workout Have Any Side Effects?

The Pulse Pre Workout advertising warns that the only side effect likely is a tingling sensation which is caused by the Beta Alanine, and many customers have mentioned this.

However, many customers have also mentioned additional effects including;

Headaches

Facial flushing

Shaking

Sweating

Increased heart rate

Palpitations

Increased thirst

Fatigue

Vomiting and nausea

Itchiness

Skin redness

Burning skin sensation

Caution:
Not suitable for individuals under 18. Avoid if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Speak to your doctor before using especially if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking prescription medication.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For Legion Pulse Pre Workout?

There are thousands of customer reviews posted on Amazon, and there is a wide range of opinion. Many customers like this supplement,

My husband has been working out for years and has tried multiple pre work formulas – Pulse is the only one that has truly worked for him – It has a great pump without the jitters and NO after crash – Gives you just the right boost for a great workout.

This customer halved the serving size and it still worked,

Very good pre workout. I’ve seen it rated as the most effective on independent sites and it didn’t disappoint. You can even use only one scoop to make it last longer and it still works very well. I did it on accident the first day because I didn’t read and had a great workout.

One massive bone of contention about Pulse Pre Workout is the taste and it does not seem to matter which flavour.

This customer was very happy,

I started with watermelon and I thought it couldn’t get better, then I went to blue Razz and it got 20 xs better somehow. I currently have the fruit punch one and I could not be more in love with legion

However, many customers simply cannot drink it!

The taste is horrible.

Sour apple flavor is absolutely horrendous.

Tastes terrible and I also don’t see any change in my energy output

I am not sure what the difference between raspberry and fruit punch is but the fruit punch pulse destroys my stomach.

I have to choose a 1 star because I really can’t stand the watermelon taste. It’s sooo sweet, even after diluting it with 16oz of water I can barely stomach it. It’s like drinking medicine topped off with a heap of sugar.

Some customers felt the supplement was ineffective,

Tastes terrible and I also don’t see any change in my energy output.

Does Legion Pulse Pre Workout Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

According to the Legion Athletic website, there is a 100% money-back guarantee on all supplements and it looks pretty good, although you do have to return all bottles. Here’s what the company says about it.

“The It’s-On-Us guarantee is only valid for first time purchases of a product, and redeemable up to three months after purchase. If you bought more than one bottle of a supplement on your first purchase and don’t like it, we would ask that you send the unopened bottles back to us for a refund because we can put them back into our sellable inventory.”

We advise you to contact Customer Services either by email or phone for more information. 855-645-5305

Where Can I Buy Legion Pulse Pre Workout?

You can buy Pulse Pre Workout via the official Legion Athletic website. The company are happy to ship overseas, depending on the destination.

It is also available via Amazon USA and Amazon UK.

Summary: Legion Pulse Pre Workout

1.8 out of 5

Legion Pulse Pre Workout Rating

The Muscle Watchdog does not recommend Legion Pulse Pre Workout.

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About the Author: John Sampson

John has been passionately involved in the fitness and supplement industry for a number of years. He was also a competitive athlete during his twenties, and he still enjoys researching new training ideas and applying them to his ever-busy schedule.

On top of this, John is a prolific writer for a number of online health and fitness and blogs, specializing mainly in nutrition.

Disclaimer: Our reviews and investigations are based on extensive research from the information publicly available to us and consumers at the time of first publishing the post. Information is based on our personal opinion and whilst we endeavour to ensure information is up-to-date, manufacturers do from time to time change their products and future research may disagree with our findings. If you feel any of the information is inaccurate, please contact us and we will review the information provided.

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